Mental Health America of Putnam County

MHAoPC Annual Meeting Details
2022-06-08 | IN
The MHAoPC Annual Meeting, June 8th
The 988 hotline is a new hotline set specifically for mental health crises. During the meeting today, there was a discussion about the goals and the challenges this hotline would have going forward.
There were two types of goals discussed today – short and long-term goals. With the short-term goals, the 988 hotline aims to have a more strengthened lifeline response to crisis calls, texts, and chats. These short-term goals are only able to be accomplished with word of mouth – getting the word out would be the most effective way to accomplish these goals. The long-term goal for this hotline is to establish a more efficient crisis care system available for people to use anywhere in the country.
With all goals are some challenges, though. It was discussed that there would be some difficulties with follow-up with people that call. Most call centers and organisations don’t follow up with clients – a proposed solution included creating a follow-up program for the client to make sure that problems are being handled in a healthy manner.

MHAoPC's 2022 Annual Meeting/Celebration
2022-06-06 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Music on the Square, 21 North Indiana St., Greencastle, IN, 46135, United States
We are excited to gather together to celebrate mental health in our community. Our program will include:

Remarks from our Co-Presidents, Harriet Moore and Christina Kerns
Our last year-in-review from Executive Director Karen Martoglio
Keynote Speaker, Brandi Christiansen, Executive Director of Mental Health America of Wabash Valley. Brandi will be sharing exciting news about the upcoming 988 mental health emergency line, and navigation services their MHA offers community members to find and continue in mental health services.
Presentation of Person and Educator of the Year awards

Please join us! This is open and free to the Public!

Helping Children/Co-Parenting Class
2022-05-17 18:00 - 20:30, 2022-04-19 18:00 - 20:30, 2022-03-15 18:00 - 20:30, 2022-02-15 18:00 - 20:30 | Gobin Memorial U.M. Church, 307 Simpson St., Greencastle, IN, 46135, United States
Pre-registration is required. Please contact our office directly (call/email/text/fax) to receive an informational packet to prepare parents to take this class. Or you can register online with the following: Register Online for HCCP class
Our course emphasizes cooperative, positive parenting and presents concrete tools and resources. Covering best-practices and real-world examples of how to communicate with your co-parent and your children as well as techniques for keeping calm and minimizing stress. It also covers children’s developmental stages, and participants share, learn and interact with other participants to widen their parental skills.

Don't Dodge the Issues: Dodgeball Event 2022
2022-04-30 11:30 - 15:30 | Deer Meadow Primary School, 1000 Deer Field Dr, Greencastle, 46135
Come join us for a great event!! Our third annual Dodgeball Tournament and more, April 30th
11:30 a.m. – Doors open
12:45 p.m. – Teams need to be present and ready
1:00 p.m. – Tournament play begins

Don’t Dodge the Issues is not only a Dodgeball Tournament! Come and watch the fun (spectators are free) and enjoy:

A Silent Auction with items from:
— The Colts, the Pacers, The Indians
— The Indianapolis Zoo
— McDonald’s
— Downtown merchants
Delicious Concessions
A Mental Health Fair!
— Cummins, Hamilton Center, the Putnam County Recovery Coalition will all have booths
— MHA will have three tables with great information to help all walks of life.

Online registration: www.GetMeRegistered.com/DDIDodgeballTournament.
Cost: $120 if registered by April 16th, $150 April 17th-April 30th

Mental Health Awareness Month Proclamations
2022-04-30 | IN
Mental Health Month 2022
“Back to Basics”
WHEREAS, mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, all Americans experience times of difficulty and stress in their lives; and
WHEREAS, prevention is an effective way to reduce the burden of mental health conditions; and
WHEREAS, there is a strong body of research that supports specific tools that all Americans can use to better handle challenges, and protect their health and well-being; and
WHEREAS, mental health conditions are real and prevalent in our nation; and
WHEREAS, with early and effective treatment, those individuals with mental health conditions can recover and lead full, productive lives; and
WHEREAS, each business, school, government agency, healthcare provider, organization and citizen shares the burden of mental health problems and has a responsibility to promote mental wellness and support prevention efforts.
THEREFORE We, Putnam County Commissioners, do hereby proclaim May 2022 as Mental Health Month in Putnam County Indiana. As Commissioners, we also call upon the citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses and schools in Putnam County to recommit our community to increasing awareness and understanding of mental health, the steps our citizens can take to protect their mental health, and the need for appropriate and accessible services for all people with mental health conditions.

Indiana's Social Emotional Learning Competencies: A Whole State Approach for a Whole Child Education
2022-04-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Area 30 Career Center- Community Room, 1 N Calbert Way Suite A, Greencastle, IN, 46135, United States
Putnam County Youth Worker on Indiana’s Social Emotional Learning Competencies: A Whole State Approach for a Whole Child Education. In this café, we will discuss supporting the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) needs of all students. We will dive into IDOE’s created PK-12 SEL Competencies that address social and emotional well-being through a neurodevelopmental, culturally responsive framework.
Topic: Indiana’s Social Emotional Learning Competencies: A Whole State Approach for a Whole Child Education
Speaker: Christy Berger, MSW, LSW, Director of School Counseling and Mental Health
Center Grove Schools
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM (EST)
Location: Area 30 Career Center – Community Room
1 N Calbert Way Suite A, Greencastle, IN 46135
565-653-3515
*No Cost – LUNCH PROVIDED
Register using the link provided!

Helping Children/Co-Parenting Class
2022-01-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Gobin Memorial U.M. Church, 307 Simpson St., Greencastle, IN, 46135, United States
Pre-registration is required. Please contact our office directly (call/email/text/fax) to receive an informational packet to prepare parents to take this class.
Our course emphasizes cooperative, positive parenting and presents concrete tools and resources. Covering best-practices and real-world examples of how to communicate with your co-parent and your children as well as techniques for keeping calm and minimizing stress. It also covers children’s developmental stages, and participants share, learn and interact with other participants to widen their parental skills.

Mind Your Health fun Run/Walk 5K
2021-10-09 08:00 - 10:00 | People Pathsays, Greencastle Vandalia Trailhead, Vandalia Trail Greencastle Parking Lot, North Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN, 46135, United States
Join us for our annual Mind Your Health 5K, this year being held on the Vandalia Trail, part of the People Pathways system in Putnam County. Starting at the Greencastle trailhead (N. Calbert Way and Indianapolis Rd./SR 240), registration will start at 8:00 a.m. and the action will begin at 8:30 a.m. Registration prior to Race Day is $20, $25 if registering the day of the event.

MHAoPC's 2020/2021 Annual Meeting/Celebration
2021-05-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Roachdale Community Center OR Virtually, 204 N. Indiana, Roachdale, IN, 46172, United States
Join us for our Annual Meeting hosted by Mental Health America of Putnam County for a chance to reflect upon our year and thank those who have made a difference in Putnam County.
Awards will be presented for Person of the Year and Educator of the Year, for those who have made an impact for the mental health and wellness in our community.
Dr. Nancy Holsapple, Indiana State Director of Special Education, will be our speaker, sharing the good things going on at the IDOE (Indiana Department of Education) in regards to SEL (social-emotional learning) and mental health for students and teachers.
Doors (both in person and virtually) open at 6:30, event starts at 7:00.
Virtually
How to Join: Connect your preferred way either through a web browser, through the Zoom App, on a computer or smart phone. So you don’t have to enter a password, it will then ask to join the event. We will have a person ‘letting’ everyone in. The event URL/website will connect you directly to the virtual event!
Here is the official Zoom invitation:
Karen Martoglio (our Executive Director) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Mental Health America of Putnam County’s 2020/2021 Annual Meeting/Celebration
Time: May 10, 2021 06:30 PM Indiana (East)
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This Month: May Mental Health Awareness Month
2021-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | MHAoPC, 10 1/2 N. Jackson St, Greencastle, IN, 46135, United States
Mental Health Awareness has never been more important than this year. This May, Mental Health America of Putnam County continues to increase the awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in our community and celebrate recovery from mental illness. We have prepared many resources and tools to support the mental and emotional wellness of our community members.

This Month: Focusing on Economic and Financial Stress
2021-04-01 08:00 - 17:00 | MHAoPC, 10 1/2 N. Jackson St, Greencastle, IN, 46135, United States
This April, Mental Health America of Putnam County will be focusing on financial stress. Many of us are suffering from a pandemic-induced financial crisis and stress, and such financial problems adversely impact our mental health. Therefore, to combat with such financial stress and worry, we have prepared range of resources to support the mental and emotional wellness of our community members during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

This Month: Focusing on Educators, Staff and Administrators
2021-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 | MHAoPC, 10 1/2 N. Jackson St, Greencastle, IN, 46135, United States
This March, Mental Health America of Putnam County will be focusing on educators, staff and administrators. By doing so, we have prepared range of resources to support the mental and emotional wellness of our educators, staff and administrators during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

This Month: Focusing on Healthcare Workers and First Responders
2021-02-01 08:00 - 17:00 | MHAoPC, 10 1/2 N. Jackson St, Greencastle, IN, 46135, United States
This February, Mental Health America of Putnam County will be focusing on healthcare workers and first responders. By doing so, we have prepared range of resources to support the mental and emotional wellness of our health care leaders and workers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Annual Celebration - In-Person Event Cancelled due to COVID-19
2020-05-11 18:00 - 19:00 | IN, United States
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 and restrictions on gathering, we were not able to hold our Annual Celebration, HOWEVER, we do have a plethera of tips, handouts, and great postings on our Mental Health Month web page and on our Facebook page. Be thinking about a Person of the Year and Educator of the Year, because we’d still like to recognize those who have gone above and beyond in their passion and effectiveness in bringing the Putnam County Community to a better place for members’ mental health. You can nominate someone any time of the year here.

Mental Health Month!!
2020-05-01 - 2020-05-31 | IN
Join us as we celebrate Mental Health Month all through May! We will have postings on our Facebook Page, advertisements and articles in the local newspapers, and have many excellent handouts and materials — #Tools2Thrive! Check out our page devoted to Mental Health Month 2020.

Dodgeball Tournament - Postponed - Not Spring 2020
2020-04-04 11:30 - 17:00 | DePauw University’s Lilly Center, 728 S. Indiana Street, Greencastle, IN, 46135, United States
As per Governor Holcomb’s ban on holding any events with guests of over 250 and the need for social distancing among community members, we regret to announce our Spring 2020 “Don’t Dodge the Issues” Dodgeball event is cancelled.

We will be evaluating if we can simply postpone until later this year, so keep up-to-date on this, along with Covid-19 updates, here on our web site.

Mental Health First Aid
2020-03-04 08:30 - 17:00 | IN
Please contact MHAoPC for information about this class.

National Mental Health Awareness Month
2019-05-01 | IN
All month long!
Check back for events and more information.

Valentine's Day
2019-02-14 | IN
